Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Hazel, KY area (ZIP 42049). These include 35 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (35 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2025.
Hazel has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $748K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Hazel has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $17.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 2, 2022.
Hazel has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hazel was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $17.2M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 101 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 25, 2011), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($830K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 42049 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hazel, KY, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.3K in property damage.
Yes, Hazel (ZIP 42049) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $748K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Hazel has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 42049 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $17.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.4M in property damage in the Hazel, KY area (ZIP 42049). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →